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SMETA Auditor; Independent Contractor

Job in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, 60601, USA
Listing for: NSF
Full Time, Contract position Listed on 2026-11-05
Job specializations:
  • Quality Assurance - QA/QC
    Regulatory Compliance Specialist
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 80000 - 120000 USD Yearly USD 80000.00 120000.00 YEAR

Job Description & How to Apply Below

Position: SMETA Auditor (Independent Contractor)

APSCA Independent Contractor, Certified Social Compliance Auditor

NSF is a globally recognized organization for public health standards. We conduct testing, auditing, and certification, supported by accredited labs. Additionally, we provide top-tier consulting and training for brands and businesses. We are looking to expand our team with the addition of an APSCA Certified Independent Contractor, Social Compliance Auditor. This role is remote and can be based throughout the United States and Canada.

Principal

Accountabilities:
  • Conduct Sedex Members Ethical Trade Audit inspections and audits
  • Schedule designated inspections and audits
  • Develop effective work plans to complete assigned inspections and audits within a specified timeframe
  • Summarize and evaluate inspection and audit findings
  • Communicate findings and results of inspections and audits with client site management or appropriate client representatives
  • Ensure that the audit inspection results are reported on time in accordance with the scheme requirements, along with travel expenses
  • Maintain effective communication with key team members , including audit delivery, and client teams
  • Represent NSF with the designated clients
  • Perform other assignments as needed
Qualification, Training and Equipment Requirements:
  • 4-year college degree is required
  • Minimum two (2) years of experience in social compliance auditing
  • APSCA Registered Auditor (RA) or Certified Social Compliance Auditor (CSCA) required
  • Registered by the Association for Professional Social Compliance Auditors (APSCA) passing all 3 parts of the APSCA exams
  • Lead Social Compliance Auditor training
  • Experience with CSR, SA 8000, SMETA or similar standards
  • Excellent Customer Service and results oriented
  • Highest level of personal and professional integrity and ethics
  • Strong business acumen
  • Possession of a valid driver’s license
  • Access to a computer with MS Windows operating system and a personal mobile phone
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, reporting, and analysis tools
  • Must have a registered business LLC
  • Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information
  • Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
Preferred but not required experience:
  • Be an approved auditor for GFSI schemes
  • Experience with food safety standards

The total pay range takes into account a wide range of factors that are considered when making compensation decisions, including, but not limited to, skills, experience and training, licensure and certificates, and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed pay range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled.

At NSF, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the pay range for their role, and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case.


*** Please note all applicants must submit applicable certificate or proof of completion to be considered.


*** Please note we are recruiting throughout North America (USA & Canada)

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